Build a retainer pipeline by matching freelancers to ongoing client needs.
Freelancers endure inconsistent income due to ongoing challenges in acquiring and retaining clients.
GigStabilizer curates long-term gig matches from a vetted network, prioritizing retainers over one-offs. Users propose bundles, negotiate via platform, and lock in recurring work. This creates income stability through verified monthly projects.
Independent freelancers reliant on client projects for income
Curated retainer-only marketplace with escrow for payments, 90% match success via skill + availability algo.
friendly
Matches your skills to retainer gigs.
Filter retainers by rate, duration, niche.
Bundle services into retainer packages.
Negotiate and close deals securely.
Secure monthly payouts via Stripe.
Sync hours to avoid overbooking.
Daily email/push for new retainers.
Build rep with client ratings.
Track pipeline value.
Pair with other freelancers.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| availability | jsonb | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| client_id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| monthly_rate | int | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| gig_id | uuid | No |
| freelancer_id | uuid | No |
| content | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| proposal_id | uuid | No |
| content | text | No |
| sender_id | uuid | No |
Relationships:
/api/gigsList available retainers
/api/gigs/:id/proposalsSubmit proposal
/api/messagesSend chat message
/api/profileUpdate profile/availability
/api/payments/escrowHandle escrow
/api/matchesPersonalized matches
No priority matching
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 120 | 2.5% | $120 | $1,440 |
| Month 6 | 1,000 | 4.5% | $1,800 | $21,600 |
Match to vetted ongoing projects – stabilize income with escrow protection.
Seed with 5 freelancers from personal network offering free pro; post retainer wanted ads in freelance Discords; cold DM LinkedIn freelancers with retainer pain posts.
Volume
Mostly one-offs
Retainer focus + escrow
High-end
Hard entry
Open to all + matching
Network effects: more freelancers attract more clients, improving matches.
Clients prefer retainers for cost predictability in volatile economy; marketplaces maturing.
Low initial gigs
Seed with fake/partners
Payment disputes
Escrow + disputes policy
Chat scalability
Supabase realtime limits
Contract issues
Standard TOS templates
Success: 60% interested in retainers
Success: 2 closed deals
Success: 20 gigs posted
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